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6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007 Page 6 Councilmember Stille mentioned questions from residents at National Night Out on whether the sidewalks from 37"' Avenue through 29`x' Avenue would be completed this year. City Engineer Hubmer replied these sidewalks would be completed before school starts. Councilmember Thuesen questioned if rain would delay the project. 9 City Engineer Hubmer replied the major concern is at Wilshire and at Highcrest. He stated the 10 school district has an agreement with the contractor that the work would be complete before 11 school begins. 12 13 Mayor Faust commented on concrete recycling in that the City is lucky to have good neighbors 14 that allow concrete to be stored on their property. He pointed out that this is a cost savings. 15 16 City Engineer Hubmer commented the St. Charles Church and I3erger Transfer has been terrific 17 neighbors by allowing them to store concrete on their property. 18 19 Silver Lake Road 20 City Engineer Hubmer indicated that they already touched on Silver Lake Road but asked the 21 City Council if they had any questions or comments. 22 23 Mayor Faust commented that finding an electrician could be a daunting task for residents. He 24 asked if avenues to assist the residents are available. 25 26 City Engineer Hubmer replied staff would provide a list of licensed electricians but not make 27 recommendations. 28 29 Mayor Faust commented the City would benefit from underground utilities. 30 31 Councilmember Stille asked Mr. Hubmer to explain the meaning of the colored ribbons on the 32 trees. 33 34 City Engineer Hubmer replied the orange ribbons are on trees located within the Hennepin 35 County right of way. He stated the green ribbons are on trees located within the temporary 36 easements and for which there would be compensation for the loss of these trees. 37 38 City Engineer Hubmer further explained the stakes with orange ribbons indicate the right of way 39 stake and yellow identifies the proposed end of slope easements. He stated there are some 40 permanent easements and some are county rental easements for two years to make sure the 41 improvements work with the existing terrain. He explained that after the two years, the 42 easements would revert back to the homeowner. 43 44 Automatic Water Meters/I & I Prop ram 45 Councilmember Thuesen questioned if there was a sense of how many illegal hook ups existed 46 now that the I&I is nearing completion and how this would impact I&I in the future.